health research
Explore local research opportunities; read about the benefits of research and learn about your rights before you participate in a study
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RecruitMe"We are working to help people to live healthier lives. Research teams and volunteers can work together to achieve that goal.
RecruitMe is a tool to connect people who want to find out about joining a research study with research teams doing health studies.
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Use RecruitMe To Join Health Research Studies"We are working to help people to live healthier lives. Research teams and volunteers can work together to achieve that goal.
RecruitMe is a tool to connect people who want to find out about joining a research study with research teams doing health studies.
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Ciencia en Español: ¿Qué ocurre en el cerebro cuando sentimos dolor?¿Quiere saber más sobre cómo funciona su cerebro? ¿Tiene curiosidad por ver cómo es un laboratorio por dentro? Ciencia en Español les trae presentaciones sobre los misterios de nuestro cerebro, ¡presentada por científicos reales de Columbia University! La presentación incluye un tour del laboratorio, bebidas y aperitivos, todo gratis!
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Join us at Late Night Science!Hypothesis Testing: Can You Tell If I’m Different?- Heard about brain science discoveries in the news?
- Ever wonder how science creates the headlines?
- Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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Columbia Addiction Services and Psychotherapy Interventions Research (CASPIR)Research institute serving LGBT community. Currently runs two projects offering treatment to help individuals reduce drinking.
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The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey Comes to Washington Heights!This week, Columbia University Medical Center hosts a traveling exhibit from the National Institutes of Health to raise awareness about the All of Us Research Program and the opportunity for community members to participate. The All of Us Journey will be at the Fort Washington Green Market on Tuesday, August 22, from 9am-3pm as part of a 37-week national tour.
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NYT: Why Deep Breathing May Keep Us CalmNew York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that has uncovered why deep breathing helps people feel calm. In a study from a group of scientists at Stanford, UCLA and other universities the researchers began using new ways to look at how genes control the speed of our breathing and how this can help us keep calm.
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Late Night Science en Español Ha escuchado hablar sobre descubrimientos cientificos en las noticias?
Alguna vez se ha preguntado como la ciencia llega a las noticias?
Tiene curiosidad por saber como es la investigacion que se lleva a cabo en el Centro Medico de Columbia University?
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CHALK Mini-Grant Info Session 2 We will have two info sessions about our CHALK grants!
First one is from 9am to 10:30am
Second is from 4pm to 5:30pmRefreshments will be served!
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Late Night Science presents: Visualizing and Manipulating Anxiety-Related Brain ActivityHeard about brain science discoveries in the news?
Ever wonder how science creates the headlines?
Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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Its our Birthday❗Friends and Families:
Hola, Asociacion de Mujeres Progresistas is happy to invite You and Your family to share a special moment with us Nov. 16, 2016. We are proudly celebrating our 23rd anniversary.
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AMP DanceXerciseDanceXercisE was created in 2008 out of the need for the community
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to address the alarming high percentage of childhood obesity due to
lack of activities. It mixes fun-filled, high-energy, balanced action the
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From Molecules to Social Justice: Making an ImpactHeard about brain science discoveries in the news?
Ever wonder how science creates the headlines?
Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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The Role of Genes in Increasing Risk for Breast CancerSome women carry certain genetic changes in their BRCA genes, which stands for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene, that increase their risks for getting breast, ovarian, and other kinds of cancers at a young age. To better understand how the BRCA genes affect breast cancer risk, we first need to understand more about genes.
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Late Night Science presents: How starving the brain promotes neurological diseaseHeard about brain science discoveries in the news?
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Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Vanderbilt está apoyando la Iniciativa de Medicina de Precisión® (PMI) de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Vanderbilt está apoyando la Iniciativa de Medicina de Precisión® (PMI)
de los Institutos Nacionales de la SaludLa medicina de precisión utiliza la información sobre usted, incluyendo, sus genes, el medio ambiente y el estilo de vida para aprender a cómo prevenir y tratar mejor las enfermedades.
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We need your help! Vanderbilt is supporting the Precision Medicine Initiative® (PMI) at the National Institutes of Health We need your help! Vanderbilt is supporting the Precision Medicine Initiative® (PMI) at the National Institutes of Health
Precision medicine uses information about you including, your genes, environment, and lifestyle to learn how to better prevent and treat illness.
We are looking for people interested in joining a Registry to help design the PMI in a couple of ways:
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Come learn about Zika virus and Brain Development!Heard about brain science discoveries in the news?
Ever wonder how science creates the headlines?
Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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AsthmaAsthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes difficulty breathing, and occurs most commonly in people who become sensitized to certain allergens in our environment. People with asthma react to different triggers.
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What You Can Do About AsthmaWhat You Can Do:
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What We Know About AsthmaKey findings from Center research of more than 700 pregnant women and their babies living in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx:
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What We Know (and Don’t Know) About ZikaAs the World Health Organization declares a global health emergency, Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty explain who is at risk and what we can do to protect ourselves. Read more here: http://ow.ly/XWpyq
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Unhealthy Pregnancy Weight Gain Tips the Scales for Mothers Seven Years LaterExcessive Weight Gain Is Associated with Greater Body Fat and Weight at Seven Years Postpartum Among Mothers Who Begin Pregnancy at Normal or Slight Overweight
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Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
• If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month EventOn October 7, the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Manhattan at NewYork-Presbyterian participated in this year’s NYPD “Meet Your Command” event.
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Breast Cancer Health LectureA free educational talk about breast cancer prevention.
Why are breast cancer screenings important? What screenings are available?
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
Where can you access breast cancer screenings?Screening appointments will be available after the talk
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Charla de Salud Sobre el Cáncer de SenoUna charla educativa gratis sobre la prevención del cáncer de seno.
¿Por qué son importantes los exámenes del cáncer de seno? ¿Qué pruebas de detección están disponibles?
¿Cuáles son los factores de riesgo para el cáncer de seno?
¿En dónde se puede obtener un exámen del cáncer de seno?Citas para un exámen de detección estarán disponibles después de la charla
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Caminata de la Enfermedad de AlzheimerCaminemos para Poner un Fin a la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Caminemos juntos para crear conciencia sobre el cuidado, el apoyo y la investigación del Alzheimer.
Nos reuniremos a la 9am en Riverside Dr. y la calle 97. La caminata comienza a la 11:00am.
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Walk to End Alzheimer'sWalk to End Alzheimer's
Let’s walk together to raise awareness for alzheimer’s care, support & research.
Meet with us at the entrance to Riverside Park at 9am. Registration begins at 9:00am, walk begins at 11:00am.
Join Columbia Community Partnership for Health for a family-friendly event to help end Alzheimer’s.
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What do I need to know about health research?What is Health Research?
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CCPH Research RegistryHealth research offers hope for many people and a chance to help find new treatments for others in the future. At the Columbia Community Partnership for Health we can answer your questions about participating in research and ways in which you can participate. By signing up for our research registry, we can match your interests to health research studies Washington Heights-Inwood.
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Dr. Wendy Chung explains precision medicinePublished by CUMC on Jan 30, 2015
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What is RecruitMe?What is RecruitMe and how do I use it?
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Genetics 101This video goes over the basics of genetics.
© 2013 Columbia University Medical Center, Division of Molecular Genetics.
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Alzheimer's Lecture & Exercise ClassA free health lecture about Alzheimer's prevention and treatment for seniors, family members, and caregivers. After the lecture, enjoy a fun exercise class where you will learn easy ways to stay fit.
Alzheimer’s Lecture
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Charla sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y clase de ejercicioUna charla de salud gratis sobre la prevención y el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer para las personas mayores, familiares y cuidadores. Después de la conferencia, disfrute de una clase de ejercicio divertida donde aprenderá maneras fáciles de mantenerse en forma.
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Obesity OverviewVideo about obesity
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ObesityThe U.S. has seen child obesity rates rise significantly over the last two decades, with low-income and racial/ethnic minority children particularly affected. Even at very young ages, many inner-city children show elevated rates of overweight and obesity.
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Secondhand SmokeIt has been well documented that exposure to secondhand smoke is extremely unhealthful. Secondhand smoke gets into the air when tobacco products are burned in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Secondhand smoke — also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) — contains thousands of toxic chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer. A U.S.
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Polybrominated Biphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used flame-retardant compounds that are applied to a broad array of textiles and consumer products, including mattresses, upholstery, carpeting, building materials, and electronic equipment. Because the compounds are additive rather than chemically bound to the products, they can be released into the environment.
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PhthalatesPhthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften plastics in many consumer products, including children’s toys and plastic containers. Some phthalates are found as contaminants in our food and others enter the home as part of plastic consumer and household products, including children’s toys and vinyl flooring tiles.
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PesticidesPesticides are chemicals that avert or destroy unwanted pests such as insects, rodents, and fungi. Since pesticides are designed to harm or kill living things, it is not surprising that they can harm humans, too.
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Pest & Pet AllergensExposure to pest allergens from cockroaches, dust mites, and rodents can cause serious allergic and asthmatic reactions. Children are particularly susceptible. Exposure to these allergens at a young age—even in the womb—can increase babies’ and children’s risk of developing asthma, respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and coughing, eczema, and allergies.
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NaphthaleneNaphthalene is a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and possible carcinogen. It is found abundantly in outdoor air with traffic being the largest source. Elevated levels of naphthalene are also found in indoor air when mothballs or kitchen stoves burning biomass fuels are used.
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MoldExposure to molds can be harmful to your health — especially in children, whose defense systems are only partially formed. Our bodies come in contact with mold in three ways: by breathing mold spores that become airborne; by eating mold in food; and by touching mold on surfaces. Over 200 different types of indoor molds have been identified.
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MercuryMercury is a metal that is found in air, water, and soil. Mercury does not break down in the environment and is toxic to humans, building up in our bodies over long periods of time. Mercury exists naturally in several forms. The most common organic mercury compound is known technically as methylmercury.
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LeadLead poisoning remains the most common environmental hazard for children throughout the United States, affecting approximately 240,000 children ages six years and younger.
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BPABisphenol-A (BPA) is one of the highest volume chemicals produced worldwide. It is used to harden plastics, keep bacteria from growing in foods, and prevent cans from rusting. It is found in products we use every day: baby bottles, water bottles, food storage containers, the lining of canned goods and cash register receipts. (BPA is present in recycled and carbonless copy paper.)
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Air PollutionPollutants in the air we breathe can be bad for our health. Babies in the womb and young children are especially vulnerable as their bodies are growing and developing.
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What You Need to Know About Sleep Disorders
This is a Behavioral Science program where a clinical professor will come in and educate the audience about sleep disorders.
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Senior Prom : Life is a Party Dress Like It
Come Enjoy the Music & Dance.
Performed by DJ Line
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El Sexo No Tiene Edad
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Community DentCare Network ElderSmile FREE WORKSHOP ON ORAL HEALTH, DIABETES &HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & DENTAL
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Get Healthy Heights High Bridge Festival Schedule of ActivitiesGet Healthy Heights High Bridge Festival Schedule of Activities:
12:00pm – 12:40pm
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Zumba12:50 – 1:30pm
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LeadHealth effects of lead and where you are exposed
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Boletines C.A.R.E.¿Quieres más información sobre C.A.R.E.? Lee nuestros boletines a continuación.
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C.A.R.E. NewslettersWant more information about C.A.R.E.? Read our newsletters below.
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The Northern Manhattan Fellowship now welcomes applicants for its 2015-2016 cohortThe Northern Manhattan Fellowship is a 10-month leadership and professional development program, which brings together emerging leaders from faith-based, community and governmental organizations to hone their leadership, networking, and community-building skills.
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Community Food ForumJoin us in a discussion of supermarkets in your community and how they contribute to your quality of life:
1. Hear from representatives of government agencies and organizations
2. Learn about initiatives that affect your community food environment
3. Questions and answers about improving your local food environmentRefreshments will be provided!
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Majority of Seriously Ill Youth Don't Get Mental Health Treatment The number of young people in the United States with mental health problems decreased in recent years and the rate of treatment increased, yet the most seriously ill still fail to get the treatment they need, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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A New Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Every year, there are more than 30,000 suicides and ten times as many suicide attempts in the United States. Better prevention is urgently required. That requires improving our knowledge of the causes of suicidal behavior. We know psychiatric disorders, most commonly major depression, are associated with suicide. But most people with a psychiatric disorder never make an attempt.
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1010WINS Radio Features Columbia Psychiatry OCD ExpertsThe Columbia University Adult and Child OCD Research Programs are dedicated to the mission of improving the lives of children, teens and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by conducting cutting-edge research to transform how we understand and treat OCD. In this Ask The Expert episode, program directors Dr. Blair Simpson and Dr.
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Patient Testimonial - Columbia Pediatric OCD ProgramMichael and his mother discuss his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the help he received participating in a clinical research program at the Columbia University Pediatric Anxiety and Mood Research Clinic.
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Treating depression and anxiety: Can we get past the trial and error approach?On this episode of Columbia Psychiatry's BlogTalkRadio, Dr. Patrick McGrath discusses the pioneering EMBARC study, which seeks to make the first steps toward a future where testing will help predict which treatment will be most effective for depression.
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Depression Intervention for Adolescents with Depression and Sleep DisturbancesIs Your Teen Depressed?
Are you the parent of an adolescent who is struggling with depression and sleep difficulties? We may have a treatment that can help.
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For Patient with Bipolar Disorder, Research Made a DifferenceA Participant’s Perspective
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Exercise Improves Attention & Memory in People with SchizophreniaA recent study by Columbia Psychiatry researchers showed that an aerobic exercise training program improved cognitive functioning in people with schizophrenia.
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Move it MondayMove It Monday is an international campaign which encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving each week, starting on Mondays. The CDC recommends 2.5 hours of physical activity each week, but for many it’s a challenge to keep up an exercise routine.
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I Love NY WaterI Love NY Water is a not-for-profit initiative created to promote the benefits of New York’s top resource: our tap water. The goal is to create awareness of the environmental impact and staggering costs associated with disposable bottle water. We want all New Yorkers—residents and tourists alike—to treasure this overlooked natural resource.
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Meatless MondayMeatless Monday is an international movement to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15%. On average, Americans consume 8 ounces of meat per day – 45% more than the USDA recommends. Going meatless one day a week can reduce the risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
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I Am A Columbia Nurse Over its 122-year history, Columbia University School of Nursing has educated some 12,000 nurses. These expert clinicians and researchers have gone on to leadership positions that improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities.
Meet some of them here.
http://nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/iaacn
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LA PREVENCIÓN DE SÍNDROME SACUDIDO DEL BEBÉSacudir o brincar a un bebé puede causar muchos daños!
Este seguro, no arrepentido… Cuando su bebé esta llorando mucho, no se desespere, a cambio, deténgase y ponga al bebé en su cuna o en un lugar seguro y siéntese solo/a por unos minutos.
Llame a un vecino o amigo.
Respire profundamente 10 veces, repítalo 10 veces mas.
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Blog Talk Radio Series on OCDListen to a series of expert talks to learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Hear the latest information about what OCD is, current treatment options, and future directions in OCD treatment.
Past Talks:
What Is OCD?
Blair Simpson, MD, PhD
Moira Rynn, MDHow Do We Treat OCD?
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Official Columbia PAMRC WebsiteWelcome to CU-PAMRC! We are a research clinic dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents suffering from anxiety and mood disorders. CU-PAMRC is part of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University and is located in upper Manhattan. Directed by Dr. Moira Rynn, CU-PAMRC focuses on the following problems in children and adolescents:
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WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCD?Dr. Moira Rynn, Child Psychiatrist and Director of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University talks about what OCD looks like in children and teenagers, when normal anxiety crosses the line to OCD, and when parents should seek help for an overly anxious child. She also discusses new treatment for pediatric OCD at Columbia.
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Meet one of our OCD experts, Dr. Anthony PuliaficoMeet one of our staff, Dr. Anthony Puliafico, an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute and co-director of psychology at CU-PAMRC. Dr.
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NOVEL OCD TREATMENT STUDY AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERDoes your child have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Is he or she
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Paid Research for Individuals with SchizophreniaRecruiting males and females with schizophrenia, ages 18-55, for brain imaging (PET/MRI)
research at New York State Psychiatric Institute. Earn up to $950.Call 646-774-5566.
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Males and Females with Alcohol DependenceMales and females, 21-55 years old, with alcoholism needed for brain imaging research study (PET and MRI) at Columbia University Medical Center. Earn up to $1210.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Males and Females 21 to 55 Years, Regularly Drinking AlcoholMales and females, 21-55 years old, regular alcohol drinkers needed for brain imaging research study (PET and MRI) at Columbia University Medical Center. Earn up to $930.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Healthy Controls-Smokers, Age 18-45Smokers ages 18-45 needed as healthy controls for brain imaging research at NYS Psychiatric Institute. Must be medication/drug free. Earn $250-500.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Healthy Volunteers 21 to 55 Years OldMale and female healthy volunteers, 21 to 55 years-old, needed for brain imaging research at NYS Psychiatric Institute. Studies include participation in a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Must be medication/drug free. Earn up to $500.
Call 212-568-6850
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Sleep DeprivationA new study by Prof. Katharine Keyes shows disturbing disparities in sleep trends for teens. Sufficient sleep is critical for adolescent health, yet the number of hours slept per night has decreased among teenagers in the United States over the last 20 years. Read more: http://ow.ly/Jgyne
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Estudio de Investigacion: Los Hispanos con Depresion
¿Es usted hispano y sufre síntomas de depresión?
• Hombres y mujeres (edades 18-65) con síntomas de depresión son invitados a participar en un estudio de investigación, con el fin de comprender como la psicoterapia puede aliviar los síntomas de depresión en hispanos.
• No hay compensación económica para este estudio.• ¿Está interesado? Llame al (646) 774-8096.
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Research Study: Depressed Hispanics
Are you Hispanic and feeling depressed?
• Healthy male and female DEPRESSED HISPANICS (age 18-65) are needed for an outpatient research study. The aim of this study is to understand how psychotherapy might reduce depressive symptoms in Hispanics.
• There is no compensation for this study.• SI HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL.
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Culture and Health: Does My Doctor Know Who I Am?How do you treat the whole person? What is the cultural formulation interview and how can it help clinicians map a treatment plan for patients? Drs. Neil Krishnan Aggarwal and Ravi DeSilva discuss how culture - whether it's your race, ethnicity or gender - affects patients in their interactions with mental health providers in this installment of Columbia Psychiatry/NYSPI's BlogTalkRadio.
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Columbia Psychiatry PodcastsColumbia Psychiatry/New York State Psychiatric Institute launched weekly broadcasts on BlogTalkRadio in October 2013. Our shows cater to a wide audience and showcase the latest research and treatment options provided by our world-renowned faculty. Listeners may follow up with our featured experts about research study participation and clinical services.
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Prescription Rate of Benzos in Elderly PatientsBenzodiazepines, which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, have significant risks in elderly patients, but new research by Columbia Psychiatry expert Dr. Mark Olfson shows prescription rates continue to rise.
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OCD Treatment with CBTAttaining and Maintaining Wellness in OCD (IRB# 6628)
Are you between the ages of 18 - 75?
Are you taking one of the following medications for obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
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ResearchMatch: Get Matched to Studies from Around the CountryResearchMatch has a simple goal – to bring together two groups of people who are looking for one another: (1) people who are trying to find research studies, and (2) researchers who are looking for people to participate in their studies.
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Tracing Cancer Back to Its OriginsThis article talks about how better understanding cancer and why it arises can lead to better diagnosis and better treatments.
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Forum on Hypertension Draws Local CommunityResidents of Washington Heights, Harlem, and Inwood packed a room in the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion last week to hear experts discuss CUMC’s latest research on hypertension.
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BPA and AsthmaSince its development in a Russian laboratory in 1891, the chemical Bisphenol-a (BPA) has become present in plastics manufacturing, appearing in everything from the lining of metal food cans to the paper used for cash register receipts.
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